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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
2
The Morning Eagle notes a statewide rise in poll tax payments linked to the ongoing political year. Stanley H. Watson suggests a cannery could pay Bryan on investment, securing a better market for farmers’ crops.
The supreme court upholds the gambling injunction statute, extending a powerful tool to communities where gambling operations have been difficult to curb. The ruling reinforces legal options to shut down illicit gambling activities.
Dr. G. B. Butler of Texas Woman's College at Bryan visits the city to recruit students. He expresses strong optimism about the school which has enrolled 63 pupils and has operated for only four months.
Dallas leader James Maroney, a prominent businessman and respected figure, has been elected president of the Dallas fair, reflecting local support for steady leadership and community service.
A short note extols acetylene gas lights as a thing of beauty and joy for ever, highlighting their bright glow and enduring appeal. The item reflects admiration for gas lighting in the era.
Mr. John Stewart shipped two Poland China hogs to Kansas a male and a female each bringing $100. He is focusing on this breed and has a pen of quality hogs. Shipping Navasota hogs is unusual, but two at $100 each is notable.
Bryan Texas February 1 1906 notice of a 1 05 assessment on account of the death of S C Lawless due within 10 days to Joe B Reed secretary or risk suspension with 50 cent reinstatement fee after approval by the Board of Directors. The Bryan Council F in N Society reports 328 members and calls for future applicants to sign printed forms.
The Houston Post clipping from Madisonville dated Feb 1 reports Sheriff Payne Deputy Green and Ranger Dale pursuing robbers who blew the Heath Post Office safe at Rogers Prairie. Two dogs from Whatley and Herring convict farm trailed from a blacksmith shop to the store and north, uncovering hostage stamps and papers along the path.
An Eagle reporter toured the new two story red brick west side school built by C F E Jenkins from plans by C H Page Jr of Austin. The $7500 structure features a vestibule entry, two 16 foot halls, four 30 by 20 classrooms, cloak rooms, large windows, and a basem ent furnace with ten air ducts. The board accepted the building and announced classes start Monday at 8 30 for grades one through six with teachers assigned and prompt pupil check-in requested.
W. P. Connelly of Connelly and Young printers was named state expert printer to replace Ed Smith who died, securing El Paso representation in Austin.
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